Muslera becomes the hero in the shootout as Estudiantes reach the final

Former Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is in the spotlight after his performance carried his new club, Estudiantes, into the Copa Libertadores final. Estudiantes faced Flamengo in the semi-final at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil.

The match finished 0-0 after normal time. Estudiantes played with ten men for most of the second half following a red card, which made the game harder for them. When the match went to a penalty shootout, Muslera took centre stage.

The Uruguayan goalkeeper kept out the penalties taken by Jorginho, Lucas Paqueta and Bruno Henrique for Flamengo. Muslera made three saves, sending Estudiantes through to the final. He celebrated in front of the goal with a dance.

After the final save, his teammates and the fans erupted in celebration. Muslera's performance also drew wide attention in Turkey.